Overview

Waccamaw Elementary School is a public school in Conway, SC, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 34 elementary schools in Horry County Schools.
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School Rating

Waccamaw Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in South Carolina with the same grade levels.
4/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

251 Claridy Road
Conway, SC 29526
School leader: Leslie Huggins
(843) 347-4684
(843) 347-0398
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